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What is Plumb’s?
Updated over 3 months ago

Plumb’s is an essential point-of-care resource with all the information veterinary teams need to work up cases, choose treatments, and educate clients—all on one easy-to-use, continually updated platform. From veterinary practices to community pharmacies, thousands of professionals worldwide trust Plumb’s for accurate veterinary drug information and practical tools for diagnosis and treatment, everywhere they work.

Plumb's includes two powerful products, Plumb's Pro and Plumb's Veterinary Drugs, so you can choose the level of clinical support you need.

Plumb's Pro

Plumb’s Pro was launched in December 2021 to give busy veterinarians access to essential clinical information to help them make confident care decisions without having to rely on multiple resources.

A Plumb's Pro subscription includes:

  • Concise, easy-to-navigate diagnostic and treatment monographs on hundreds of clinical conditions and signs

  • Algorithms for step-by-step diagnostic and treatment guidance

  • An extensive library of pet owner handouts covering everything from test results and procedures performed to common conditions and more

  • Plus all of the features of Plumb’s Veterinary Drugs, including continually updated drug information and prescribing tools like the first-of-its-kind drug interaction checker

Plumb’s Pro was built to be easy to use and accessible on all your devices, so you can focus on the patient right in front of you no matter where you are.

Plumb's Veterinary Drugs

Plumb’s Veterinary Drugs is included in Plumb’s Pro but can also stand alone as a fast, easy-to-use veterinary drug reference for anyone who prescribes or dispenses medications for animals.

Created for veterinarians and pharmacists, it’s the leading online tool for accessing continually updated veterinary drug information and tools—all in an intuitive digital format designed for modern veterinary practices and pharmacies.

Included in a Plumb’s Veterinary Drugs subscription:

  • A library of more than 800+ peer-reviewed drug monographs

  • The one-of-a-kind drug interaction checker

  • Helpful conversion calculator

  • Notes you can add anywhere

  • Printable drug information sheets for pet owners

No matter your clinical support needs, there’s a plan for you and your team. Learn more about plans and features.

What can I do with Plumb’s?

Plumb’s offers a number of unique features designed to support you as you work up cases, choose treatments, and educate clients.

Search for clinical information from any device

Exclusive to Plumb's Pro

Begin typing a keyword or clinical sign into the search bar from any page and get results in the form of practical, reliable Dx & Tx monographs. These all-new, original clinical monographs are written with general practice in mind and cover the clinically relevant information you need to efficiently work up your cases.

Don't worry too much about spelling—Plumb’s can find what you’re looking for with just a few letters.

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Check your next steps with reliable clinical roadmaps

Exclusive to Plumb's Pro

With the collection of algorithms in Plumb’s Pro, you can find concise, easy-to-follow guidance for working up cases. These practical decision trees can help you catch what you might’ve missed or choose your next steps when a case has you stumped.

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Find information on 800+ drugs used in animals

Begin typing any drug or trade name into the search bar from any page. Plumb’s will offer relevant suggestions once you’ve entered 3 or more characters.

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Evaluate drug-to-drug interactions between two or more medications

The drug interaction checker offers veterinary-specific insights into drug interactions, saving you time and providing an extra level of confidence in your drug choices.

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Counsel pet owners with straightforward clinical handouts

Exclusive to Plumb's Pro

Caring for a sick pet can be intimidating. Help pet owners confidently take on at-home care with guides that provide the right amount of information in language that the whole family can understand. Handouts on common clinical conditions, procedures, preventive care, and more are easily shared in just a few clicks.

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Help pet owners understand new prescriptions with drug handouts

Pet owners don't just need help understanding their pet's condition—they need help understanding their medications, too. Help pet owners confidently care for their pets at home with drug handouts, our printable, easy-to-understand information sheets on more than 550 commonly used drugs.

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Stay current with continual updates and new information

New drug and clinical monographs, updates to existing content, and exciting new features are included with your annual subscription at no additional cost.

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Bookmark favorites for quicker access

Click on the star icon anywhere it appears to easily bookmark drugs, Dx & Tx monographs, pet owner handouts, and more for even quicker access from any device.

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Save notes on preferred protocols and more, wherever you need the reminder

You can pin your notes wherever they’re most relevant—just like you would in a favorite textbook—and access them at any time. From general reminders to referral protocols or TPR normals, make Plumb’s your own by adding notes throughout drug monographs and Dx & Tx, on appendix articles, or just on your home page.

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Confirm your mental math with the conversion calculator

With the built-in conversion calculator, you can find the right dose and do your calculations, all in one place—even from the app. Easily convert between 5 common units (including lbs/kg, C°/F°) in one click.

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How do I access Plumb’s?

We designed the Plumb’s platform to be fast, accurate, and accessible anywhere: From a phone, a tablet, or on a desktop or laptop computer.

Plumb’s is responsive, which means you can access it from any internet browser (we recommend Google Chrome or Safari) on any device.

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You can also access Plumb’s via the Apple/iOS and Google/Android mobile apps, which are free for subscribers to download.

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